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Comment by Adrianne Couvé on September 5, 2012 at 8:02am

I'm getting ready for my first client today and I'm really excited. The only problem is I still can't put my sign in my front yard. I have been to city hall three times now to get a permit and I'm being told something different everytime. Yesterday I was told it's fine to have your business in your home it's just not okay to have a sign. The house I bought is zoned neighborhood/business and everything around me is a business or church. I have spoken to the same gentleman who handles the sign permits two out of the three times and he seems cluless when I come in. I've been told I have to wait until Monday and go to some other commitee and hoplefully pay $300 instead of $120 if they will approve it. I'm so frustrated with trying to do everything the right way and I'm wondering if I should just put the sign up anyway. Has anyone else run into these issues?

Comment by Kirsten Kayser on August 27, 2012 at 9:42am

Congratulations Diane! Sounds like the perfect set-up to me! I wish you much success in this wonderful field!

Comment by Sayra Hill on August 25, 2012 at 12:52pm

Adrianne, please see all blogs as I have just posted some ideas for you!  I am so excited you have chosen to do this!

Comment by Adrianne Couvé on August 25, 2012 at 9:31am

It's one week until the Grand Opening of my home practice and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on little things to pamper my clients? I really want to make sure they feel special so they can't wait to come back. 

Comment by Diane Magos on August 15, 2012 at 7:44pm

Hello to all! I just wanted to say that I am still a student, graduation just around the corner!!! I have been approved by the city zoning for my Esthetics Room.  I have a building about 6 feet from my house in my side yard. Drive goes right to it. Now I do have to put in a Bathroom, sink and toilet, and have one final inspection on that. But I am so excited!!! We have some work to do to get it set up and ready. I am planning on going small, but enough to have reg clients thru out the week. As I gain more experience and confidence I hope to expand in a bigger place. But for now it will be fine.  Even though I am a student at my school, I am learning so much on this site from experienced Estheticians. Thanks to you all! My dream is coming true!!!! I love Esthetics!!!

Comment by Jennifer Johnston on August 8, 2012 at 7:45pm

I totally agree Sayra. I have been in business for 15 years with the last 5 being in my home. I am beyond busy,  I treat my clients like gold and they leave rebooked, happy and relaxed. I have many clients who drive an hour or 2 just to come to me. You definitely have to be the right type of person and have the right set up and atmosphere in your home to have people coming in and out all day. I do work longer hours taking clients  ( 10-11 hours a day, 5 days a week)  and I would never go back to owning a downtown salon.

Comment by Sayra Hill on August 8, 2012 at 6:16pm

There are several suggestions that could certainly lead to success with a home business: Number One: tell everyone you have a wonderful passion to help people with their skin health which has led to opening your own practice.  They will feel your excitement and want to experience it.  Let them know when they arrive and leave that you enjoy this so much that their appointment with you is a wonderful pleasure that you look forward to each time they are with you.  Emphasize this!  The relaxing envirement that you create for them will reflect your own personal care for them. That is something that is not offered in a commercial business.  At first I thought my clients would feel uncomfortable coming into my home (by the way, I have followed all the regulations and the state inspector has given me high ratings for safety and cleanliness plus I have all liscenses, local and state).  My clients say they are so much more relaxed because this is a home.  You can control everything for better service in your home with products, treatments, decor, & music. Even hours are fun, as I have some clients that love to come in the evening with PJs on ready to fall in bed at home after their treatment with me.  Most of my clients live in my neighborhood!  Give gift cert. away at business networking groups to start your clientel, do gift cert. trades with massage therapists to get people to start talking about your special treatments and at the same time you would be helping their practice grow.  I use fresh herbs (you would need a very reliable book on herbs for the skin, their essential oils are lovely for improving the skin naturally).  I incorportate them with aloe vera gel and inonization.  Let your clients choose from an assortment of essential oils for your lucas spray at the end of treatments.... there is much more to customize for each client.  I will look forward to sharing more, including using fresh organic rose petals in my custom masks and etc.  This is an exciting time for business in your home and the possibilites are endless! 

Comment by Adrianne Couvé on August 7, 2012 at 11:04pm

Sayra that is such a unique idea, I bet your clients love all of the personal touches you add. I would love to hear more about your success.

Comment by Sayra Hill on August 7, 2012 at 5:07pm

I opened my skin care practice in 2004 in my bungalow here in the historic district of Snohomish after graduating from the Euro.  Would love to share my success with anyone thinking of doing a home based practice.  It has been so rewarding!  Word of mouth advertising works wo well when you offer something in the way of a service that no one else offers.  I use fresh herbs from my garden in my treatments and would love to offer suggestions if any of you are interested.

Comment by Kirsten Kayser on July 23, 2012 at 9:49am

Congratulations Adrianne! Yes, all the zoning and the regulations really vary from not only state to state, but county to county. It's certainly wise to be sure you're doing everything legally, obtaining the necessary licensing, and it sounds like you'll have great neighbors! Keep us informed! I'm very excited for you!!

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